Xiao Wujie nodded slightly upon hearing this and said nothing more.
Chu Feihong's situation was within his expectations.
The things he committed were so terrible that even ten heads couldn't atone for them. But before his execution, the higher-ups always made sure to find out all his shady dealings.
It is indeed necessary to quietly push forward the investigation to avoid any unforeseen complications...
After chatting idly for a while, it was almost lunchtime, and Chu Mingcheng had official business to attend to, so the couple prepared to leave.
“Sweetie, you should go back with Aunt Jing. Li Yue isn’t home, and there’s no one to keep you company. Go back with Aunt Jing, and your Grandpa Chu and I will stay with you.”
Bai Jingxuan said with concern in her eyes.
Lu Zhufeng: Am I not human?!
Seeing Xiao Wujie shake his head, she didn't insist any further, thinking that the child wanted to wait for his daughter to return in person.
She stopped him from getting up to see her off, and carefully told him to eat well and rest well. Then she took Chu Mingcheng's arm and walked out the door.
As he reached the door, he suddenly stopped, hesitated for a moment, and then asked:
"Honey, did Liyue tell you when she's coming back?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Wujie's eyelashes trembled slightly, his fingers unconsciously clenched, he lightly bit his lip, and replied softly:
"soon."
After saying that, he lowered his eyes and sat there motionless, looking out the window.
As the sun set and the twilight light streamed into the living room, casting a long, long shadow of him.
The food left untouched on the table had long since gone cold...
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